Central Cross, Higham Ferrers
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Central Cross, Higham Ferrers
Image: © Mr Red Taken: 14 Jul 2026
Market Cross, shaft possibly 14ᵗʰC with foliate top. The accompanying plaque claims it was first erected in 1280, and says it was "commonly used to bind oaths and contracts were made before it" An alternative view is Image The metal bracing is undated. Grade II Listed Nᴼ 1192024 see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1192024 Milestone Society National ID: NREN_HIG01
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Image Location
Latitude
52.306202
Longitude
-0.592813